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Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[CFOs must take hands on approach to innovation]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A new report from AICPA and CIMA reveals how finance professionals at Coca-Cola, 
Royal Dutch Shell and other global innovation leaders help to drive new 
advancements.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/financial_accounting_training/1626442-CFOs-must-take-hands-on-approach-to-innovation]]></link>
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Fri, 24 May 2013 10:22:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Henley retains status as global leader in executive education]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In the areas of education quality, international footprint, female participants and 
learning environment, Henley Business School has been commended for its efforts. 
The latest FT Executive Education rankings have reflected this notable performance.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/business-schools/1626282-Henley-retains-status-as-global-leader-in-executive-education]]></link>
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Fri, 24 May 2013 09:11:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Schools to offer African languages from Grade R]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Department of Basic Education has announced that all schools will now offer an African language to all learners from Grades R to 9. The department says it is preparing for the implementation of African languages in 2014 by phasing it in this year already in selected schools in each province.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/schools/1626002-Schools-to-offer-African-languages-from-Grade-R]]></link>
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Thu, 23 May 2013 10:21:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Linda Ingram appointed to APPETD Board]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Association for Private Providers in the Education, Training and Development 
Sector (APPETD) announced their latest board appointment, Linda Ingram, who boasts 
20 
years experience in education and training sector.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/articles/1624281-Linda-Ingram-appointed-to-APPETD-Board]]></link>
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Thu, 23 May 2013 09:53:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Nurturing innovative entrepreneurs]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[South Africa applauded and awarded innovator and entrepreneur, Innocent Sibeko, as the Regional Pitch & Polish winner from workshops held in April in Secunda and Sasolburg. Pitch & Polish is a workshop-come-competition which tests the contestants' ability to pitch their idea convincingly to investors.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/small-business/1624181-Nurturing-innovative-entrepreneurs]]></link>
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Thu, 23 May 2013 09:25:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[UCT Graduate School of Business extends reach to Mauritius]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Equipping leaders and managers for the competitive emerging market environment is the essence of a new series of master classes held by the UCT Graduate School of Business in collaboration with the KIP Centre for Leadership in Mauritius.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/business-schools/1624101-UCT-Graduate-School-of-Business-extends-reach-to-Mauritius]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 15:41:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Govt notes Catholic Bishops' conference standpoint on e-tolls]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Department of Transport says it has taken note of the stance by the Southern 
Africa Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) regarding its criticism of the Gauteng e-
tolling system project.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/features/1623216-Govt-notes-Catholic-Bishops-conference-standpoint-on-e-tolls]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 14:28:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[R500m to feed Mpumalanga pupils]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Department of Education stated that it has set aside nearly R500 million to feed pupils who attend schools in Mpumalanga. The department has set aside R497 million to provide the National School Nutrition Programme targeting 873 957 primary and secondary school learners in quintile 1 to 3 schools.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/1622976-R500m-to-feed-Mpumalanga-pupils]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 14:28:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[School of Government to improve public service]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The public service sector is expected to get a boost once a new School of 
Government is established. The institution is intended to improve performance and 
service delivery of government departments.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/features/1622977-School-of-Government-to-improve-public-service]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 13:49:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Mpuma budgets R450m for textbooks, stationery]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Mpumalanga Education Department has set aside more than R450 million of its R14.8 billion to buy textbooks and stationery. The department was determined to ensure that each pupil has the required Learning and Teaching Support Material on time.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/1622816-Mpuma-budgets-R450m-for-textbooks-stationery]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 13:33:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[W Cape high court halts N1/N2 toll project]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The South African National Roads Agency said that it respected the court's decision and would evaluate its implications before deciding on the way forward on the vital issue of upgrading and maintaining the N1 and N2 national roads.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/features/1622756-W-Cape-high-court-halts-N1N2-toll-project]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 11:32:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Enhanced flagship certificate programme in business analysis launched]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Aspiring business analysts are invited to join the new certificate programme aimed at 
developing a good foundation and competence in the essential skills and techniques of 
the profession.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/information_communications_technology_ict_training/1622316-Enhanced-flagship-certificate-programme-in-business-analysis-launched]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[CUT at forefront of business ethics education]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Accounting and auditing firms worldwide are placing a much stronger emphasis on the 
importance of business ethics within the industry. Central University of Technology, 
Free State (CUT) is answering the call through course material and initiatives 
designed to ready their students for the "real world' by arming them with relevant, 
practical ethics education.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/universities/1622237-CUT-at-forefront-of-business-ethics-education]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 10:25:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[CFOs face similar challenges worldwide]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The role of the Chief Financial Officer has changed and these professionals are 
battling 
to cope with the new pressures. High staff turnover, keeping up to date with new 
technologies and compliance issues were listed as some of the challenges facing 
CFO's in 
various industries.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/financial_accounting_training/1622136-CFOs-face-similar-challenges-worldwide]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 09:56:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Engineering change management in your business]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Change management is vitally important for all maintenance and engineering 
professionals who operate in such dynamic and demanding environments. According 
to Allan Tarita, effective change management goes beyond activities and touches 
on personal legacy.


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<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/change_management/1622056-Engineering-change-management-in-your-business]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 09:46:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Innovative 2013 Indaba in numbers]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A total of 850 direct jobs and 5 000 indirect jobs were created due to the 2013 Indaba which was held in Durban over 11 days. The Indaba was again a chance for major global trade buyers to engage with their pan-African suppliers and be exposed to new tourism products.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/features/1622016-Innovative-2013-Indaba-in-numbers]]></link>
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Wed, 22 May 2013 09:26:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[The Consumer Protection Act - Do You Know Your Rights?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Consumer Protection Act which came into effect in April 2008, has far-reaching implications for motorists in the market for a used vehicle. But have things changed over the last five years? And do you know your rights in this regard?]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/features/consumer-protection-act/1621977-The-Consumer-Protection-Act-Do-You-Know-Your-Rights]]></link>
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Tue, 21 May 2013 15:51:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Helping young black women fill ICT skills gaps in SA]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Information and communication technologies are widely assumed to be an enabler of 
economic growth, according to the UN Development Programme Report, and yet South 
Africa faces a significant shortage of ICT skills at all levels.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/skills-development/1621476-Helping-young-black-women-fill-ICT-skills-gaps-in-SA]]></link>
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Tue, 21 May 2013 13:01:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[NECSA chooses finalists for National Artisan Skills Competition]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The judges have decided on the top three finalists of the inaugural National Artisan Skills Competition that was held at Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa in Pretoria. The competition represents electricians, fitters and instrument technicians.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/engineering_artisan/1621136-NECSA-chooses-finalists-for-National-Artisan-Skills-Competition]]></link>
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Tue, 21 May 2013 11:53:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Mobility delivers real business benefits]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[You can't go far these days without hearing about mobility and how important it has become for both consumers and businesses. However, when looking beyond the hype, it can sometimes be difficult for business leaders to understand exactly how mobile technology can make an impact on their organisations.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/information_communications_technology_ict_training/1621016-Mobility-delivers-real-business-benefits]]></link>
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Tue, 21 May 2013 11:47:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[What is your policy on alcohol abuse?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Many companies do not have policies pertaining to alcohol abuse and its related 
effects on the workplace. As a result organisations are suffering from low 
productivity, high absenteeism rates and a range of other misdemeanors displayed by 
social drinkers.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/human-resource/policies-procedures/1620996-What-is-your-policy-on-alcohol-abuse]]></link>
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Tue, 21 May 2013 09:55:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[CESA in partnership to tackle corruption head on]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In its quest of ensuring that a just war is waged against the scourge of corruption CESA has partnered with Dr Janette Minnaar-van Veijeren to present a corporate governance and ethics course to their members and any other organisation wanting to be part of the solution.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/features/corporate-governance-ethics/1620716-CESA-in-partnership-to-tackle-corruption-head-on]]></link>
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Tue, 21 May 2013 09:41:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Job seekers should look to IT sector]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[There is such a shortage of IT professionals in South Africa that companies are 
outsourcing them from overseas. Job seekers need to look to careers in fields like 
app development and e-learning if they hope to secure employment.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/jobs/careers/1620696-Job-seekers-should-look-to-IT-sector]]></link>
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Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[What are the health costs of living in South Africa?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Research shows that in South Africa, the physical environment in many regions is 
negatively impacting the health and wellness of residents. The CityLab project 
ultimately plans to produce a handbook on how policy makers can produce healthier 
urban environments.
]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/safety_health_environment_quality_sheq/1620096-What-are-the-health-costs-of-living-in-South-Africa]]></link>
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Mon, 20 May 2013 15:50:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Getting into the swing of things for charity]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Christel House South Africa is inviting sponsors to participate in its annual golf day which will benefit the school's disadvantaged learners. The event forms part of an international event on five different continents to create awareness about the school's education model.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/schools/1620016-Getting-into-the-swing-of-things-for-charity]]></link>
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Mon, 20 May 2013 15:31:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Calls for precautionary health measures at initiation schools]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Government has called on all initiation schools across the county to ensure that precautionary health measures are exercised to minimise illnesses and death. This call comes after 23 initiates died in Mpumalanga towns.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/1619977-Calls-for-precautionary-health-measures-at-initiation-schools]]></link>
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Mon, 20 May 2013 15:17:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Last day to register children for 2014]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The closing date to register in public schools is fast approaching and parents have 
been urged to submit their applications so that schools can begin their planning a 
preparation for the year ahead.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/schools/1619937-Last-day-to-register-children-for-2014]]></link>
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Mon, 20 May 2013 15:10:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Is e-tolling still set to race away?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Regenesys Business School hosted a Tolling Forum for interested parties to debate and raise concerns. A healthy panel debate format was used to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tolling.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/features/1619896-Is-e-tolling-still-set-to-race-away]]></link>
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Mon, 20 May 2013 13:52:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Unemployment rises in first quarter of 2013]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Statistics South Africa has said that South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 25.2% in the first quarter of 2013 following a decline in the fourth quarter of 2012. Unemployment increased by 100 000 to 4.6 million resulting in an increase in the unemployment rate to 25.2%.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/features/1619756-Unemployment-rises-in-first-quarter-of-2013]]></link>
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Mon, 20 May 2013 13:23:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[NYDA Chairman: We remain vital to youth]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The National Youth Development Agency has stated that it remains a critical vehicle for youth development in South Africa. The NYDA was established in June 2009 after President Jacob Zuma approved the merger between Umsobomvu Youth Fund and the National Youth Commission.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/skills-development/youth-development/1619696-NYDA-Chairman-We-remain-vital-to-youth]]></link>
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Mon, 20 May 2013 10:50:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Why we cannot ignore the impact of a virtualised business market]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[There are specific benefits associated with virtualisation, cloud computing and web-services in business. Experts in the field of IT solution development, integration and application believe that there is now greater awareness of the realities of acquiring and utilising these services.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/information_communications_technology_ict_training/1619177-Why-we-cannot-ignore-the-impact-of-a-virtualised-business-market]]></link>
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Mon, 20 May 2013 10:21:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Gordon Institute of Business Science number one African and SA business school]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The annual UK Financial Times Executive Education rankings has once again ranked the University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science as the top South African and African business school. Top clients operating in the rest of Africa and abroad participated in the survey.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/business-schools/1619096-Gordon-Institute-of-Business-Science-number-one-African-and-SA-business-school]]></link>
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Mon, 20 May 2013 10:13:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[SA payroll to take centre stage in August]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The South African Payroll Association (SAPA) has confirmed that this year's annual National Conference will take place under the theme Payroll on Broadway. This year's theme is based on the inclusion of an Awards ceremony to recognise and reward achievers in the industry.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/human-resource/payroll/1619077-SA-payroll-to-take-centre-stage-in-August]]></link>
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Mon, 20 May 2013 10:04:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Payroll on the front lines of business operation]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The South African payroll administration industry has matured. With the offer of more technology, access to skills sets and improved levels of control, decision makers in business have several options available to them in terms of how they want to manage mission critical business disciplines including payroll.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/human-resource/payroll/1619036-Payroll-on-the-front-lines-of-business-operation]]></link>
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Mon, 20 May 2013 09:43:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Blended learning leads the way]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A new blended learning programme launched by Netcare Education serves to equip 
prospective nursing candidates with academic and personal skills to enhance their 
capabilities. Students are offered additional support through a complementary 
counselling service.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/distance-elearning/1618898-Blended-learning-leads-the-way]]></link>
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